I have been to two funerals this summer, and they both have really given me pause to really consider Life. Life. We all have a life. Are we living them to the fullest? We've all heard that we should live today like it's the last day we'll have. To really make a difference. ...

I've heard a few people talk about 'cowboys' and the kind of people that go to 'those ropings/brandings. I'm not gonna say that every single roping and branding that you might go to, is the way we do it, but I will say, everyone that WE do, is like this. ...

We got back on Sunday from Joey's wedding. Sunday is the first day of the Elmore County Fair. On that day are the English Classes, Costume, and Trail Classes. We did go to the Fair on Monday, so we were able to do Halter, and Western Classes. I don't have many pictures, but enough to show that though we at one time, feared that Jilly wouldn't be able to do the Fair, she did indeed make it! She brought home 3 Reserve Grand Champion Ribbons, and one First place. ...

I mentioned that my youngest son got married in July. So, off again with my older son and Bryce and Jilly. We went up to Bonners Ferry for the long weekend of July 12. Again, we had lots of educational chit chat along the way. It's a longer drive....about 12 hours. ...

At the end of May, My friend Charlene came to visit for a couple weeks. She of course had to ride ...and we showed her all around this side of the country. Including Sun Valley! I couldn't find the photos to show that she got to brand some calves, but I'll find them later maybe!...

This has been an eventful Spring, Summer and Now Fall. I haven't blogged since we moved away for the season, but I've wanted to! I've just been concentrating on having fun with our families, ...and there has been so much fun! Some heart ache to go along with it, and I"m not gonna go into that.... but everyone has to take the good with the bad and unwished for...

This is a blog about a Horse. Not just any horse.... but a good horse. This horse came into our lives about 6 years ago, and we have enjoyed every minute of having him in our life. Some horses are Great at something, others, not really good at anything. ...

Oh, I can't tell you how this must have felt for my son. He has kept in touch with some of the professionals at St. Luke's Children Hospital. Last Friday, he planned to take Jilly to visit with them. It seemed important, to show them how their care and professional skills overcame such frightening statistics. ...

I feel so lucky to be able to make this article. She's come so far in the last months .... I still look at her sometimes and choke up. There is nothing less than a Miracle/Blessing Granted by God to explain that we still have this Treasure. After all that we learned and the reports that we got, she came out ahead of it all. She's healthy and as bright as the day is long. She loves to love, and loves to live. I want to be a part of every bit of it that I can...

Coloring Eggs is something every kid wants to do! Yep, it can be a mess, but the memories made will be forever cherished by these kids. This is, in my opinion, part of my job as a Grandma. To make these memories and start traditions for these children to carry on to their own children...

3rd morning in, and I"m real excited to see how this final day plays out. I HATE to miss anything, but on this final day, I really don't wanna miss anything, because at that point, there's nothing more to see. I'm already inspired and so impressed with everyone who has done their demonstrations, and I"m so happy also, that Jilly has been able to witness these literally World Class Events by World Class People. ...

We waited for these moments....and here they are. These first few are a couple weeks ago, on a real warm day obviously. We didn't have Marshmallow home, but Beamer here is more than up to the job of taking care of our girl. She asked on the way home from school if she could ride.... so who am I to say "no"?...

Day 2, you can tell everyone is gathering down in the arena to see the 2nd day of colt starting. Today I'm happy that I should be able to stay for the entire thing! Buck and Mindy Pretty relaxed looking colt here, don't you think? Some people think that we 'rush' them, .... ...

I'm always excited the first day of the Event. Heck, I'm excited every day of this event. Ok, I'll be real honest. I'm excited for the event that will be held next year the first weekend in February 2015! Things are about to start, you can tell, when the saddles start showing up...

Well, We prayed it would happen, we hoped it would happen, and then we even planned it would happen. Then we actually did make it happen. We were able to take Jilly to our annual trip to Las Vegas, for the Legacy of Legends. Wayne and I love going to this every year. ...

The last few weeks have really impacted me. In what I think is a good way. I spent nearly a month, living in St. Lukes Childrens' Hospital. And while this is not what this blog is about, I learned that those are some very special people. They aren't just there, doing 'a job'. ...

This is going to be a bit long. And it's for family, and whoever ever would like to read it. These last few weeks have been, well, literally Life Changing for our family. We celebrated Thanksgiving, much the same as we always do. There were few of us, but we spoke to distant family on the phone, and just relaxed and enjoyed our time. ...

I mentioned earlier that we got to go to Georgia to a clinic. This clinic was by Carolyn Hunt and Jaton Lord. They are 2 of our very good friends, and we were especially lucky to be able to go to Georgia and attend the clinic, and meet so many new friends. ...

I mentioned on a blog a few days ago, that Wayne and I had been on a trip, and rode over the Continental Divide. It made me realize that I was being amiss in not blogging about that trip. It was the end of August, to the first of September. It is an Annual by Invitation Ride only to honor Ray Hunt, and his philosophy to just "Whistle Grin and Ride" We left on a Thursday and got together near Salmon, Idaho for an evening with friends. ...

Well, the filly has been moving right along. She's sweet and I can't wait to see where she goes. At 13 or so months, we can already see that she is quiet minded, and kid gentle. And of course, Jilly loves her a lot already. Could be she'll be in the Elmore County Fair next summer, but we shall see how it goes. This is one of the first days that Jilly handled her, and with the other horses looking on to make sure all goes well, she's doing a fine job...

I am interested in this Community, County, and the beautiful state of Idaho. Most of my photos will be in Idaho, but from time to time, they will be my vacations aay from Idaho. You'll see lots of my Children and Grand children, along with others in my family. Of course there will be horses and horse related things, and things I photo'd horseback.